Creative Fiction Writing

Do you feel overwhelmed by your inability to write? Struggling with anxiety about meeting up with your daily writing goals? Or would you like to stop worrying but rather do something about it? Or do you want to learn how to write like a pro? The truth is...We all experience the occasional negative thought when we can’t seem to put our words down like we want to. But if you always feel overwhelmed, then you need to closely examine your writing techniques. The solution is to practice specific writing techniques that help you be more creative. With these techniques and habits, you'll have ...

A Simple System to Writing a Gripping Fiction Novel! This handbook offers guidance on creating stronger beginnings, dramatic scenes, and crafting lifelike characters. Writers will also learn how to make their first pages so intriguing that the reader won’t be able to put the book down once they start. With easy to follow instructions on creating a comprehensive storyline and tons of great advice on scene building and character creation, writers of any genre will gain the tools needed to instantly strengthen their narrative. Topics in this book include: 3 Extensive Creation Character ...

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels.

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Practical and instructive, Egri provides a framework for writers to analyze and enhance their work. Numerous examples from classical and contemporary literature illustrate his principles, making the book a theoretical guide and hands-on manual for improving storytelling skills. "The Art of Dramatic Writing" has left a lasting impact, influencing generations of writers and remaining a staple in creative writing programs. Its enduring relevance lies in its timeless principles, applicable across genres and mediums.

In How to Read Literature like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times best-selling author and Professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers. With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization, setting, plot, and other key techniques to make a story come to life.

In this book, we are going to explore the specific challenges of writing genre flash fiction and short fiction, where you only have 500 to 1,000 words to tell a story. To do this well, you need to master three specific skills of genre writing. You need to understand the reader's expectations of the genre—the voice, the story arc, and the satisfying outcomes. More often than not, you will need to use familiar locations or settings; after all, you don't have many words to create a whole new world. The real skill lies in the twist—after drawing the reader in with familiar genre storylines ...

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A WRITER? Do you have a book in your head, but you don’t know where to start? Learn how to generate story ideas, create structure and setting, and bring unforgettable characters to life with the helpful strategies in The Write Formula. Now you can take your idea from concept to completion and become the author you’ve always wanted to be. “David’s thoughtful and incisive editing work, including deep thematic and structural guidance lifted my manuscript from a teetering new draft to a polished, well-developed one. David is the perfect editor who lasers in ...

This book, The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel for Fiction Writers and Novelist is a one-of-a-kind book. It is different from anything you would have listened to because it reverses the usual order of things. It does not teach you the same old tips and tricks. Instead the book divides the process of novel writing into six easy steps. Each step becomes a chapter that gives you complete insight and knowledge. It grabs you by the hand and takes you forward.

Things are scary right now. We’re all being swept along by a tidal wave of history, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But we’re not helpless: We have minds, and imaginations, and the ability to visualize other worlds and valiant struggles. And writing can be an act of resistance that reminds us that other futures and other ways of living are possible. Full of memoir, personal anecdote, and insight about how to flourish during the present emergency, Never Say You Can’t Survive is the perfect manual for creativity in unprecedented times.

Imagine writing an enthralling story set in a futuristic world, featuring advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and intergalactic travel. A story that not only captivates audiences but also brings you joy during the creative process.

A Comprehensive Guide To Writing Compelling Dialogue Scenes! This Updated 2023 Edition is an Essential Guide and Powerful Reference Tool to Crafting Realistic Conversations in Fiction. Dialogue is one the most important aspects of fiction writing and a writer needs to know how to compel readers to keep turning the page through riveting character exchanges. This handbook is specifically for fiction writers that want to learn simple techniques on how to create exciting and powerful dialogue scenes that propel the storyline, create instant tension, and reveal characterization. Writers will ...

In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradbury’s love for his craft shines. With signature wisdom, wit, and verve, Bradbury delves into his prolific writing career, exploring the creation of countless stories, novels, plays, movies, and more that have stood the test of time. Written over a thirty-year period, these inspirational essays insist that there is a “deep well of explosive self-revelation” in all of us waiting to be released through the process of writing.

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts for gothic, dark romance, cosmic horror and paranormal storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts! Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and dark fiction lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt your readers after the sun comes up. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, twisted, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting ...

UPDATED 2022 EDITION! Learn to Improve Emotional Descriptions, Create Believable Settings, and Craft Powerful Descriptive Writing. This updated 2022 guidebook is a companion to the first volume in the Fiction Writing Tools series, "The Writer's Guide to Character Emotion" on descriptive writing and expands on this vast topic. Within this in-depth guide are practical tools on how to apply descriptive writing to create realistic settings, visceral responses, and lifelike characters. Included are lists and advice on: Setting Descriptors Character Personality Traits Descriptive Writing ...

Does the idea of creative writing excite you, but you don’t know where to begin?Whether you dream of writing a story, a collection of poetry, or a legacy piece to pass down to future generations, this guide is essential for your loved one. Unlock their creative potential with this inspiring and accessible guide from the initial spark of an idea to the final polished manuscript. The Page Turners Presents: A Guide to Writing is tailored specifically for men and women in prison who have limited resources. In this guide, they will discover fundamental principles for understanding the parts of...

A Practical Guide to Making Your Settings Work for Your Story Some writers treat setting as an afterthought—a simple backdrop for the plot to unfold. But the best stories don’t just happen somewhere; they emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion. The Anatomy of Settings is a step-by-step guide for writers looking to craft immersive worlds that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce theme. Whether you’re writing fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, or contemporary stories, this book will help you transform your settings from ...

Perfect for the advanced or aspiring author, ABOUT WRITING includes both Write This, Not That! Suz deMello's bestseller, and the newer Plotting and Planning, a primer on the basics: conflict and character, point of view, scene and sequel...plus much, much more, written in deMello's engaging style. ABOUT WRITING: your essential writing manual! --Recommended for homeschooling

2022 Updated Second Edition! Most writers struggle with creating a captivating story. The fastest way to improve your writing skills is by applying the “Deep Point-of-View” technique, which can transform any novel from mediocre storytelling into riveting prose. This guide includes hundreds of amazing ways to use “show don’t tell” to submerge readers so deeply into a scene they will experience the story along with the characters. Plus, this useful guide includes a Thesaurus with inspiring word choices! Writers will learn to: Revise Shallow Writing Deepen Characterization Craft ...

Ever gone through something and said, “I could write a book about this!”? Well, with a good plan, you can! You might have an interest in creative writing or have started some rough drafts but can’t seem to take it to the next level. Wherever you are on your journey, education is crucial. But where to start? Just as every great meal starts with a recipe, every epic novel begins with an epic outline. Doesn’t an outline pour water on that spark of creativity? That’s what you may have heard…until now!